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Resumen

Chickenpox in immunocompetent adults is rare but is associated with high mortality due to multiple complications. The case of a previously healthy adult patient who presented chickenpox with hepatitis, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), renal failure and ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) is described. There was satisfactory response to early antiviral therapy and continuous infusion of steroids. (Acta Med Colomb 2016; 42: 144-147).